outpouring 1 of 2

as in exodus
a flowing or going out an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public

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outpouring

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verb

present participle of outpour

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Recent Examples of outpouring
Noun
Following the post where Dickerson shared a carousel of moments from his time at CBS News, the outpouring of support from his colleagues poured in. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025 What makes the outpouring of love for Lilah even sweeter is how the little girl’s mom, Katelynn, has previously posted about how much her daughter loves Swift. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025 Parents’ ongoing protest of teacher removal Rupert has received an outpouring of support since she was reprimanded and transferred to Isador Cohen Elementary for pulling up old carpet in her classroom. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Biden expressed appreciation for the outpouring of support for him after he was diagnosed in May. Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outpouring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
  • Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • For enslaved people, the Revolution was a fierce campaign to stage the largest exodus out of bondage since biblical times.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Following the big news, Swift embarked on her press tour for her album The Life of a Showgirl and was not shy about flashing — and gushing over — her impressive sparkler.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Investors appeared unnerved by big increases in spending that Meta Platforms and Microsoft are planning as the investment spree related to artificial-intelligence technology keeps gushing.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Now, Tapachula is experiencing a reverse migration, as the United States sends planeload after planeload of deportees to the southern part of Mexico while the flow of migrants headed north has dried up.
    Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
  • While high-risk inmates have been isolated in individual cells, the flow of information never truly stops, said Christino.
    Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • JPMorgan’s ultra-wealthy clientele is all about pouring their money into athletics, according to a new report from the bank.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In a Facebook post, officials said a security camera recorded the man spraying the dogs in their faces while they were secured in their yard.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • After spraying this before a braid takedown, my hair was visibly softer and easier to mange through tangles.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Since Assad’s ousting, Syria has seen flare-ups of deadly sectarian violence, with clashes erupting between security forces and those loyal to the former president, including in Syria’s coastal Latakia region in March.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Moments later, the plane’s left wing reportedly caught fire and an engine detached, sending the wide-body freighter crashing to the ground and erupting into a fireball.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • When Max asked ChatGPT to help him out with the sprinkler at the park, the model wasn’t just spewing text.
    James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Forget any sanctimonious spewing sermon about pro sports foolishly believing these types of things would not happen.
    Mac Engel October 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But fewer know his relationship with a controversial and conspiracy-spouting pastor in Florida, someone who has accused Hollywood of sacrificing children and has commiserated with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
    Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Now everyone seems to own a gun and have a far-right sign in their front yard; even her once liberal ex-boyfriend is spouting misinformation about Haitian immigrants.
    Grace Byron, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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